Compaq 5000 won't recognize new Memory

It is an automatic recognition when you put in new memory, assuming that you have the right memory and AWARD BIOS,even in start up ,it should recognize it properly. I presume that you have a different BIOS setting, that you need to input every changes you make or any additions on your computer, you need to enable them to your BIOS.

Did you buy memory that was specifically rated to function in your Compaq?

Does your Compaq have a limit on the size of DIMMs that it accepts?

Many Compaqs require specific DIMM configurations.

Despite what everyone would like to believe, not all DIMMs function in all computers that use DIMM memory.

Check out the memory selector at either;
www.crucial.com
www.kingston.com
www.pny.com

At Crucials site, there is a list of several different Presario 5000 models.
Each may have different RAM requirements.

Or the web site for the brand you bought, and verify what RAM is compatable with your Compaq.

I have 1 128MB DIMM that has worked in every motherboard that I have tried it in.
I keep it on hand as a trouble-shooting tool.

Chas

Hi,
I have some old Compaq computers and I wanted to upgrade the memmory. I speak with a local dealer and surprise! Because of motherboard design I can't install more than 48Mb (16Mb on board+32Mb additional module).
I think that you must check the manual/specifications of this computer for maximum and acepted types of memory.

Did you check to see if the memory was plugged in properly?

I had the same problem with my 5000. It would not recognize Ram from anyone but Crucial. The RAM I picked up on sale from Viking and PNY was not compartable. You will have to pay a little more, but try crucial.com. Their site will ask you about yourspecific model of computer and match it with their RAM In my computer I found that the fatory installed RAM was from Crucial.

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